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American musician from New Orleans, flies across the ocean to the UK last fall....plays 26 shows in 30 days, trecking from one gig to another ..and licenses his album to Luna Records, a Scottish label ...and now has his first record ever coming out in the UK on July 10th, 2006. CD BABY had him first... BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (LA WEEKLY 2005) *NOTE: This CD is now in it's last run and will soon be unavailable except as a British import. Buy one copy for $12.99-- Buy more than one CD and get a 30% discount. AM’s songs have been embraced by the most critical and influential ears in Los Angeles, garnering attention with his performance at the 2006 SXSW Music Festival (KCRW showcase). LA WEEKLY named AM 2005’s BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR, and tastemaker Nic Harcourt continuously plays AM's self-titled debut album on one of the most syndicated radio shows in the U.S., KCRW’s "Morning Becomes Eclectic". AM recently played live on “Morning Becomes Eclecticâ€, which is a favorite podcast download. Making his way to the U.K. last fall AM caught the eye of Scottish based label Luna Records who will release his debut in the U.K. in the summer of 2006 followed by a much anticipated follow up tour. AM will be playing the London Wireless Festival and opening dates with Bob Mould (Husker Du/ Sugar). 15 song placements from AM's debut album have been placed in film and television, including AM’s song “Gone Away†in the upcoming eighth episode of Tom Hank's HBO original series "Big Love†(now airing in the UK on Channel 5 on Monday nights at 10pm), “Mainstay†and “Playing The Game†in ABC's "What About Brian?", and the songs "Losing You", "Playing The Game", and "Mainstay" in three seasons of MTV’s "The Real World" (including this season’s "The Real World: Key West"). AM’s songs can also be heard in the 2006 Sundance Festival film "Dreamland" (with Gina Gershon) and the film "The Naked Ape" which premiered at the 2006 Vail International Film Festival. AM began his musical development surrounded by rock-n-roll but heavily influenced by the indigenous sounds of New Orleans which include country, bluegrass and roots music. Born in Oklahoma and raised in Mandeville, Louisiana, a rural town outside of New Orleans, he grew up playing guitar and listening to Motown, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles. After graduating from Loyola University in New Orleans with a degree in philosophy, AM moved to Los Angeles where he held a weekly residency at the infamous Hotel Cafe then hosted by musical artist Gary Jules ("Madworld" Universal Music). AM brings a new twist to pop music, following in the footsteps of other less obvious pop icons such as Beck, Wilco, and The Flaming Lips. Above all it’s AM's uncanny ability for writing perfect acoustic-pop hooks and his soothing voice that really sell this wonderful debut record. From Americana to folk-rock, AM’s songs weave multiple variations of the pop medium with the richness of southern sounds. AM has also shared the stage with such notable acts as Gary Jules, Rhett Miller (The Believer/Verve), Amy Correia (Lakeville/Nettwerk), and Glen Tilbrook (former Squeeze songsmith). Before heading back to the U.K. AM is finishing his second album titled Soul Variations which will be completed soon. ****************************************************************************** Song placements in film and television for AM's album include: HBO's "Big Love", two songs on ABC's "What About Brian", MTV's "Real World", ABC's "Life As We Know It", film sequel to "The Butterfly Effect", indie film "Naked Ape", and the 2006 Sundance Festival film "Dreamland. ****************************************************************************** SUMMER SHOWS 2006 Latitude Festival Henham Park, 3rd Stage Suffolk, UK Friday, July 14, 2006 11:15am w/ Snow Patrol, Jose Gonzalez, Mystery Jets and more Guilfest Music Festival Stone Park, Acoustic Stage Guilford UK Saturday, July 15, 2006 8:45pm w/ Donovan, Billy Idol, Aha, and more KCRW PRESENTS AM The Living Room 154 Ludlow Street New York, New York 10002 Friday, July 21, 2006 8:45pm $8 Reserve your ticket at www.ticketweb.com and type in LIVING ROOM. Summer West Coast Tour Dates w/ Gus Black & Steve Reynolds Rocks 801 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Thursday, July 27th, 2006 $7 9:45pm KCRW Now On Air in Santa Barbara at 106.9 FM... request AM at mail@kcrw.org Bar of Contemporary Art (Boca) 414 Jessie Street San Francisco, CA 94101 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 8:30pm Sophia's 129 E. Street Ste E Davis CA 95616 Thursday, August 3, 2006 9:45pm Mississippi Studios 3939 N. Mississippi Portland, Oregon 97227 Saturday, August 5th, 2006 9:45pm High Dive 513 N. 36th Street Seattle, Washington 98103 6:45pm $5 Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Apple Instore Performance 1248 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, California Thursday, August 17th, 2006 6:45pm Free show... ****************************************************************************** "This artist has been compared to Beck and Coldplay and we can hear some REM references creeping in. Whether it’s AM or PM this artist deserves some of your time...and he is set to find a new audience in the UK." -THE HIT SHEET(UK) "AM sounds like a mixture of Paul Simon and David Bowie."-GARY JULES "...AM takes equal parts of classic Americana, folk-rock and pop, and melts them down into something entirely his own, and he does it with two things money can't buy: imagination and taste. These sturdily built pop songs are graced with ingeniously colorful arrangements and have that'instant classic' thing stamped all over them..." -LA WEEKLY "Muted electric guitar and understated, Beck-like vocals pave the road into AM’s musical world. Once you’re firmly rooted, he’ll hit you with the one-two punch of well-crafted songs and unbeatable melodies. “Troubled Times†features a well-placed piano line over the standard bass, drums, electric guitar and synth. “So Lonely†begins with a funky beat and interplay between acoustic and electric guitar; three-part harmonies and a wah-wah pedal offer support. Overall, the album demonstrates how great pop can be. AM has a real sense of how to set a chorus, and each one glistens and sparkles with extra instruments, synth pads and hooky guitar lines. With talent like this, we’ll surely see AM climb the ranks to the top." -PERFORMING SONGWRITER "...could fit airplay on both contemporary rock and country radio stations. A clear, expressive voice similar to the style of James Taylor prevails when AM is performing solo. ...AM’s material provides deep soulful insights. "(Laura Phillips) -MUSIC CONNECTION "With a debut album filled with songs that are laid-back while maintaining a lyrical bite... AM sounds like a cross between Mutations-era Beck and Pete Yorn and like them, he borrows liberally from country and rock, coming up with music that's a little bit different and not easily defined. He also mixes elements of folk and Americana with tight arrangements and stark lyrical content... AM's sound is a mix of genres and styles, and is apparently influenced a great deal by oldies radio, to good effect. All the songs are produced in an eerily similar way to those found on Pete Yorn's debut, with effects soaked percussion and multi-layered guitars. Over all, AM is a solid performer and album." (Beren Huett) -WEST COAST PERFORMER "AM's strong sense of melody and song craft made him a stand-out at our unsigned act series, Billboard Underground: Live from the Knitting Factory. Though he's unsigned for now, we know that won't be the case for long." -Melinda Newman, Deputy Editor/ West Coast Bureau Chief, Billboard ****************************************************************************** Gone Away Lyrics, Losing You Lyrics, Mainstay Lyrics-- all lyrics can be found on AM's MYSPACE page at www.myspace.com/amsounds ****************************************************************************** If you like any of these artists, you will be interested in AM: Beck, John Martyn, Coldplay, Wilco, Pete Yorn, Jack Johnson, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, REM, Iron and Wine, Flaming Lips, U2, David Gray, Josh Ritter, Gary Jules, Carole King, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, David Bowie, T-Rex, The Eagles, The Byrds, My Morning Jacket, Paul Simon, James Blunt, Carly Simon, Jorge Ben, Dave Mathews, Ray Lamontagne, Jason Mraz, Duncan Sheik, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, Danielle Lanoise, James Taylor, KT Tunstall, Cat Power, Dido, Beth Orton, Corrine Bailey Rae, David Gray, The Fray, Magnet, AM, Jose Gonzalez, Tina Dico, Herb Alpert, Sia, Ben Harper, The Fray, Jenny Lewis, Regina Spectre, Sheryl Crow, Teddy Geiger, Sufjan Stevens, Norah Jones, Alexi Murdoch, Jon Brion, Aimee Mann, Keith Urban, David Gray, Belle & Sebastian, Ray La Montagen, Damien Rice, Daniel Powter, Ryan Adams, Zero 7, The Wreckers, Imogen Heap, Jewel, Michelle Branch, Amos Lee, Bob Dylan, Neko Case, Tegan and Sarah, Gordon Lightfoot, Ani Defranco, Elliott Smith, Emmy Lou Harris, John Denver, The Pogues, Donovan, Tim Hardin, Josh Rouse, Eva Cassidy, John Prine, Peter Paul & Mary, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Ian and Sylvia, Rilo Kiley, Grandaddy etc. AM is heavily influenced by his cd collection which includes: Beck, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, U2, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, Italian soundtracks, anything Brazillian, 60's and 70's rock, Stereolab, Nick Drake, Stevie Wonder, anything from Mowtown, New Orleans music, The Spinners, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Gary Jules, The Beach Boys, Tom Petty, The Byrds, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Tamba 4, Sergio Mendez, Gabor Szabo, James Brown, Cal Tjader, Jorge Ben, Ennio Morricone, David Axelrod, Sonny and Cher, The Police, The Eagles, McCoy Tyner, Grant Green, Johnny Cash, The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, Jackson Brown, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno and so much more. ****************************************************************************** Listeners on Itunes also bought: Couting Crows, Zero 7, Keane, Alexi Murdoch, Guster, Rock Kills Kid, Gorillaz, Mono Taxi, The 88, Ashton Allen, The Stepbrothers, Ben Harper, Etienne de Rocher, Carety Ott, Death Cab for Cutie, Collin Hay, Coldplay, Daniel Powter, Fall Out Boy, Mike Doughty, Feist, Hot Hot Heat, Bright Eyes, Caesars, Kelly Clarkson, Magnet, AM Sixy, Foo Fighters, Modest Mouse, Snow Patrol, Finely Quaye, Jeff Buckley, Joe Strummer, Journey, Foreigner, Chumbawamba, Jason Fioto, Keith Varon, Caleb Kane, Light FM, Lou Barlow Andrew Bird, Cruiserwieght, Five TImes August, Tracy Spuehler, The Lift, Macha, Moco, Rachael Yamagata, Eleni Mandell, The Damnwells... ****************************************************************************** Check out AM's other cd, the "MAINSTAY REMIX" which also includes the Mainstay music video. Click on AM's 5 song REMIX EP. www.amsounds.com www.myspace.com/amsounds. Please make sure to leave a comment! Check out the artist's website: http://www.amsounds.com Track List: 1. Gone Away 2. Playing the Game 3. Troubled Times 4. So Lonely 5. Running Away 6. Mainstay 7. City Syndrome 8. Wayside 9. Home 10. Losing You Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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